Finding the Third Proportional to 39,297 and 60,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,297 and 60,093 is: 91,894.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,297 : 60,093 = 60,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,297/60,093 = 60,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,297x = 60,093 × 60,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,297x = 3,611,168,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,611,168,649/39,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,894.26
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